Lot 444
- 444
Two Victorian silver and silver-gilt ewers, John Edward Terrey & Co. and James Johnson & John Walker, London, 1842 and 1878
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked below rims, the former also marked on cover and finial, the latter numbered 14113 on base
- Silver, gilt
- height of tallest 14 1/2 in.
- 37cm
the first of baluster form, the base embossed and chased with dolphins and seaweed, the sides applied with grapevine, rim applied with acanthus, the hinged cover with Bacchic putti finial; the second of vase form, the sides and handle engraved with bright-cut sprigs of fern and ginkgo
Condition
the silver ewer with two minor holes in the cast seaweed (they appear to be casting flaws), the gilt ewer with minor ding to neck, overall good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.